Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Linda, I love that quote..and how true it is. I like your approach with regards to the interviewer-I think it helps for the student to realize that the interviewer WANT them to do well, because they WANT to find the right candidate, which can be quite challenging. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Students Work Success

Linda, You said it perfectly. Indeed we cannot make those kinds of assumptions. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Utilizing Networks

Linda, I like the exercise of making lists of people upon whom the student has made a favorable impression-thats a great place to start. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Powerful Cover Letters

Anthony, I'm sorry to hear about the challenges your facing with your school. Please understand though that not everyone taking this course is coming from schools with a great deal of time and highly educated students-I for one have worked with limited time and populations similar to yours. I think we are all trying to do the best we can with what we have. In answer to your question about conveying the importance of the written word, I think your best bet is to track down examples of this you find online-most particularly stories of those who came from little… >>>

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Powerful Cover Letters

Linda, I like your proactive and supportive approach-I imagine it goes a long way toward giving your students confidence. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Preparing Students for Interviews

Anthony, Yes that is certainly true; I would never consider calling a student out for their dress-you would lose credibility with the class. Pictures can definitely do the trick..and videos that you can find online. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Overcoming Obstacles at Work

Anthony, In a way, someone holding the students hand is the best-case scenario. more often, I see students who have had no guidance or support and simply don't know how to behave in the context of a 'real job'. Regardless, your advice is certainly sound. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Inspiring the Job Search

Michelle, Great idea..there is nothing better for getting a sense of how things will be on the job, then seeing it up close for yourself. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Utilizing Networks

Michelle, Ha! You are right about that but alas, that's pretty much how its always worked. The idea is to have the recommendations be from people who will speak honestly about your good qualities..because, if they are professional people, their reputations are somewhat on the line. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Powerful Cover Letters

Michelle, It's always a good idea to get a sense of the many options where resume/cover letters are concerned-especially looking at those in your field. Elizabeth Kemler